2020 Barolo, Le Vigne, Luciano Sandrone

The Luciano Sandrone 2020 Barolo Le Vigne is open-knit in texture with sun-drenched aromas. You get ripe fruit with black cherry, blackcurrant, forest floor and wild mushroom. With time in the glass, the wine reveals floral definition, grilled tarragon herb and a heavier note of wheat biscuit. Starting with the 2019 vintage, Le Vigne also includes Le Coste di Monforte fruit along with fruit from Baudana in Serralunga d'Alba, Villero in Castiglione Falletto, Vignane in Barolo and Merli in Novello. Production is 20,000 bottles. ~ (95) Monica Larner, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 4-4-2024

~ (94) Antonio Galloni , Vinous 11-1-2023

The blackberry, spice and tar aromas are enticing and follow through to a full yet tight body that shows density and depth. The tannins are extremely well integrated and feel melted into the wine. Slightly bitter orange and mineral character at the end. Complex and curated. Drink after 2027. ~ (96) James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 5-20-2024

Lustrous deep ruby. Seductive nose of red fruit with a note of oak perfectly aligned with the fruit. Succulent and at the same time youthful and fresh. Firm tannins giving the fruit its spine. Long and succulent, but the tannins need more time to integrate. ~ (17) Walter Speller, JancisRobinson.com 11-15-2023

The 2020 Barolo Le Vigne shows off the flashier side of the estate, revealing generous aromas of oak spice, ripe red cherries, cocoa, and crushed flowers. Medium-bodied, it’s ripe and structured on the palate, with grippy tannins and a long finish. It deserves another couple of years in bottle to come into its own. Drink 2025-2037. ~ (94) Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com 5-13-2024